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ESC-20001 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

ESC-20001 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
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Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module provides the students with the opportunity to apply geochemistry and simple experimental systems to an understanding of igneous rock suites and the petrogenesis of igneous rocks on a global scale. Isotopic techniques for magma source identification and age dating are introduced. Metamorphosed rocks are studied in detail to show how the influence of initial rock composition (protolith), fluid migration (metasomatism) and varying temperature and pressure dictate the metamorphic mineral assemblage.

Aims
The module aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of igneous and metamorphic petrology, including and understanding of the importance of mineralogy and rock texture to the interpretation of igneous and metamorphic rocks and an appreciation of the links between petrology/geochemistry and geodynamics (plate tectonics).

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/esc-20001/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe, evaluate and interpret the origin and evolution of igneous rocks using geochemical data: 1
apply proficiently phase diagrams to understand igneous and metamorphic processes: 1,2
identify minerals and rocks, with an assessment of their igneous or metamorphic environment
: 1,2
describe, evaluate and interpret how mineral assemblages relate to chemical composition and pressure-temperature conditions of metamorphic rock formation: 2
critically evaluate the links between metamorphic processes and plate tectonics through geological time: 2
describe, evaluate and interpret magma formation in a global geodynamic context: 1

Study hours

60 hours practical/lecture sessions (12 x 5 hours)
90 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Portfolio weighted 50%
Practical Assessment (Igneous Petrology)
Students submit a portfolio of work completed over the course of the module in the scheduled teaching sessions (combined lecture and practical sessions). This includes five case studies in igneous petrology, which focus on rock description in hand specimen and thin section as well as related exercises covering aspects of magmatic differentiation, phase diagrams, igneous geochemistry and petrogenesis of igneous rocks in a range of plate tectonic settings.

2: Practical Exam weighted 50%
Practical Assessment (Metamorphic Petrology)
Assessment of practical work in metamorphic petrology based on work completed by the students over the course of the module.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024